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Lekgotla

5 Nelson Mandela Square, Sandton, South Africa
011 884 9555
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Ranked #10 of 72 restaurants in Sandton
Price range: RM75 - RM302
Good for: Groups, Local cuisine, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Groups, Local cuisine, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Traverse City, Michigan
Top Contributor
57 reviews 57 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

Enjoyed a meal here while at a conference. The menu offered good vegetarian and adventurous choices for meat eaters! Decor is unique and don't miss the restrooms for some interesting design. A highlight was the young lady who visited our table and offered to face paint us. It was not intrusive and while she painted a small design on my... More

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Chester, United Kingdom
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103 reviews 103 reviews
46 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 47 cities Reviews in 47 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Visted this on while in South Africa on business. This is an African cuisine restaurant. The interior styling is all very African as well. Waiting staff very attentive. Though it is difficult to tell what they are saying. Since the menu was very difficult to choose from, we went for the buffet. For just £15 you can eat all you... More

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Auckland Region, New Zealand
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25 reviews 25 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

Located in Nelson Mandela Square this is a welcome change from a standard steakhouse. Lekgotla has great African decor and food that represents Africa (if a little more focused on North than Southern Africa). However there are some traditional Cape dishes available. Overall the food is interesting and delicious. Service is very attentive and there are some great cocktails on... More

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New York City, New York
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47 reviews 47 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

This restaurant is convenient (on Nelson Mandela Square) so if you're staying nearby, and don't want the hassle of travel: it's convenient. The food is okay. They promote an African menu, but honestly, African cuisine is not really world-renowned or celebrated (the way French or Italian or Japanese are). It's fine for what it is, which is an ok African... More

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Liverpool, United Kingdom
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11 reviews 11 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Everything about this restaurant was perfect, the atmosphere, decor, service , food....I dotn think I have eaten such good meat before (for what matters even the starter of calamari was fresh and tasty) , i would recommend the kudu....the servicde was fast, professional and with a smile, conveniently located in nelsona mandela square, with also a nice bar area makes... More

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Melbourne
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47 reviews 47 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2013 via mobile

Highlights were the atmopheric decor, choice of many delicious African dishes, and large glasses of excellent red wine. Our service was friendly and attentuve. Best meal we have had so far in South Africa.

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6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2013 via mobile

If you want upscale African dining in Sandton, this is one of your best bets. The decor, atmosphere and menu are all impressive and quite authentic. Unfortunately the service sometimes leaves much to be desired - especially in the well-appointed smoking area (which does not smell like hell - also impressive). The variety of the menu is excellent, but the... More

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Osnabruck, Germany
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48 reviews 48 reviews
21 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2013

I went regular with colleagues and friends to this place for African food experience. To get a good overview I would recommend the buffet. Otherwise take your preferred food and order "a la card". The location is unique can also can host large groups.

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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22 reviews 22 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2013

I travel a lot with my job and i'm always keen to try new local dishes. I went to Lekgotla last week and the meal blew me away!! After a long day trekking around Johannesburg Zoo, a beer and plate full of meat was exactly what i needed. I shared a Bushman's Platter with a friend. Wow. The platter contains:... More

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Ad Dawha, Ad Dawhah, Qatar
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2013

We went there for dinner service. We had a wonderful time and good meals. The range of african dishes on the menu was awesome. The cocktails were mind blowing. This is a must go place anytime we are in Sandton.

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